Engineered for performance, reliability, and a low cost of ownership, the Atlas Copco X-Air 410-12 PACE is the ideal machine for the roads and infrastructure industries.
Inspired by a need for versatility, maximum utilisation, fuel efficiency, and durability in a single portable air compressor unit, Atlas Copco created the X-Air 410-12 PACE (Pressure Adjusted through Cognitive Electronics).
Designed to handle a wide range of demanding applications on the job site, the Atlas Copco X-Air 410-12 PACE is ideal for a range of works including demolition and surface reparation, utility and cable installation, drilling and ground engineering and general construction and roadwork.
A standout feature of the X-Air 410-12 PACE is its PACE technology that allows users to electronically adjust the working pressure and corresponding flow within a broad operating range.
PACE’s broad range means it can handle a variety of tasks, such as shotcreting, drilling, abrasive blasting, and powering various pneumatic tools that would otherwise require multiple fixed-pressure compressors.
Complete with a powerful Stage IIIA Caterpillar engine, the X-Air 410-12 PACE is designed for optimal fuel efficiency.
David Buttigieg, Brand Leader for Atlas Copco CEA, says the engine was selected for efficiency, especially compared to older engine generations.
“Utilising advanced technology, such as common rail or mechanically actuated electronic unit injection (MEUI) fuel systems, allows for better control over the injection timing and pressure,” says Buttigieg.
This results in more complete and efficient combustion of the fuel.
The Turbocharging and Aftercooling (TA) increases air density entering the cylinders, allowing the engine to generate high power output with a smaller displacement. This results in better power-to-weight and fuel efficiency, and the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU) is programmed with fuel maps optimised to deliver the required power for the compressor with minimal fuel waste across its operating range.
ECO-mode
The X-Air 410-12 PACE can also be operated in ECO-mode to significantly reduce fuel consumption.
Up to 50 per cent savings during no-load periods can be achieved by automatically lowering the engine speed when there is no air demand.
Buttigieg says PACE, ECO-mode and engine technology featured in the X-Air 410-12 PACE work together to support Atlas Copco’s commitment to sustainable work sites.
“The PACE electronic regulation system allows the operator to precisely match the compressor’s output to the exact requirements of the tools being used,” he says.
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“This ensures the engine is never running harder or consuming more fuel than necessary for the task at hand.”
When in ECO-mode, the X-Air 410-12 PACE automatically transitions the compressor from “unload” to a very low-idle “no-load” state during periods when air demand drops, such as waiting for a drill rod change. Ultimately cutting fuel consumption by up to 50 per cent during non-working periods.
Similarly, the Integrated Engine Technology utilises a fuel-efficient Caterpillar engine designed to meet environmental standards, helping lower the overall carbon footprint on the job site.
Key features
Built to withstand harsh working conditions, the compressor features a durable and corrosion-resistant HardHat polyethylene canopy, providing optimal protection for the X-Air 410-12 PACE.
By resisting dents, chips, cracks, and rust, the HardHat canopy keeps the compressor looking new and well-maintained for longer, minimising damage and maximising resale value.
The X-Air 410-12 PACE is designed to be easy to maintain, with a focus on minimising downtime and reducing the total cost of ownership.
Buttigieg says the body of the unit features large gull-wing doors that are wide and provide easy access to all internal components and service points.
“Atlas Copco has grouped all essential service points, such as spin-on filters and drain points together, meaning they’re conveniently located to speed up the maintenance process,” he says.
“The X-Air 410-12 PACE also includes smart monitoring to provide diagnostics, track the compressor’s utilisation, and indicate when planned service interventions are due, ensuring maintenance is done proactively.”
In demolition and surface preparation works the X-Air 410-12 PACE can be used to operate pneumatic hand-held tools by providing the air power for tools commonly used in road repair and construction.
These include jackhammer and pneumatic breakers used for breaking up concrete, asphalt, or rock on roads, sidewalks, and foundations. As well as rock drills for drilling holes for blasting or ground engineering and chipping hammers used for lighter concrete demolition or scaling.
The X-Air 410-12 PACE can also be used for abrasive blasting, cleaning steel structures like bridges and overpasses before painting or coating and preparing concrete surfaces for repair or for applying new protective layers.
Buttigieg says the X-Air 410-12 PACE is also ideal for shotcreting, used in tunnel construction, road embankment stabilisation, and bridge repairs to apply a layer of concrete for structural support or to line surfaces.
“The compressor’s ability to reach higher pressures is well-suited for this application, among many others,” he says. “The X-Air 410-12 PACE can provide the high pressure air stream needed to install fibre optic and telecommunication cables into pre-laid ducts along roadsides and through conduits under infrastructure.”
In addition to drilling, the X-Air 410-12 PACE can also be used for pipeline pressure testing for the construction of water, gas, or sewer lines alongside roads to test the integrity and leak tightness of the new or repaired pipes before they are put into service.
This article was originally published in the November edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.
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